Ezekiel Elliott is set to become a free agent this offseason and is reportedly interested in reuniting with the Dallas Cowboys, where he could connect with his “best friend” Dak Prescott right.
Ezekiel Elliott could return to the Dallas Cowboys before the start of the 2024 season as both sides hope to reunite.
After seven seasons with the Cowboys, Elliott left last offseason and signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, but his time in Foxborough is over and Elliott is looking for a new home.
After receiving the franchise tag, Tony Pollard, who was the Cowboys' starting running man in 2023, was later traded to the Tennessee Titans, leaving the position open to Rico Doodle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner. Ta.
The Cowboys have been one of the quietest teams in free agency, with big contracts looming for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and defensive superstar Micah Parsons.
According to ESPN, the Cowboys could turn to Elliott for experience, and he's likely to be acquired at a low cost that could help with an extension in the near future.
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The Cowboys could look to the 2024 NFL Draft, but that position is not considered a favorite with this year's picks, which is another reason why Elliott is valuable. Although he posted the lowest numbers of his career with the Patriots last season, he stepped up late in the six weeks after Rhamondre Stephenson was out with an upper ankle sprain and proved he can still be a threat.
Elliott, who turns 29 this summer, is looking forward to his ninth NFL season. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft never wanted to leave the Cowboys in 2023, so a return to Dallas would be a dream come true for him.
Quarterback Dak Prescott considers Elliott one of his best teammates. “That's my best friend,” Prescott told the Dallas Morning News when Elliott was fired last year.
“We're going to continue to work hard and push each other up. He's looking great. I can't wait to see what opportunities he gets next, and I'm always excited about his I'm your biggest fan.”
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In the end, Elliott signed with the Patriots, but now he's in the same situation as last season, without a team and not wanting to leave Dallas in the first place.
“I want to stay here,” Elliott said before being released. “I don't know what the future holds. But I really want to stay.”
Last season with the Patriots, Elliott led in carries (184), rushing yards (642), rushing touchdowns (3), yards per carry (3.5), yards from scrimmage (955), and total touchdowns (5). was the worst. career.
Despite this poor performance, Elliott, who didn't play much until Week 13, led the team in rushing yards (642) and catches (51). Over the past six weeks, Elliott has rushed 120 times for 464 yards and three touchdowns.
